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Trempealeau County 4-H Newsletter
JUNE 2017 CLOVER disPATCH
inside this issue:
Calendar 2 Club Minutes 3-4 MAQA/Ed Event 5-6 Poster Contest 7 Fairest of the Fair 8 Fair Information 9-16 WI State Fair 17 4H Programs and Events 18-20 Science Camp 21 Tractor Safety 22-23 Forms 24-26
Trempealeau County UW-Extension Office
36245 Main St. Po Box 67 Whitehall, WI 54773
Phone: (715) 538-2311 Ext. 210
Fax: (715) 538-1974
Website: http://trem pealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauCounty4H?ref=stream
Attention Youth Conference, Horse Camp and Camp Kinnissippewa Participants
For Youth Conference and Camp Kinnissippewa Participants, all checks need to be made out for the
full amount and sent to the UW-Extension Office (36245 Main St. Box 67 Whitehall WI 54773) at
least one week ahead of the event. Checks should be made out to the Trempealeau County 4-H Lead-
ers Association
For all trips, the Trempealeau County Leaders’ Association is willing to fund up to half of your regis-
tration costs for these events. We will be having one final listening session before these trips on June
7th at 6:30pm in the Tremplo Room at the Trempealeau County Courthouse (36245 Main St. Box 67
Whitehall WI 54773). Funding forms can be found at the back of this newsletter with instructions.
Please contact our office if you have any questions about funding requests.
Hello 4-H Families!
Summer is officially here! As with every summer we have a
ton of things going on in Trempealeau County and at the state lev-
el. The big show in town is the Trempealeau County Fair and I
know many of you are hard at work getting your fair entries ready
ahead of time!
The fair isn't the only thing happening this summer though
as we have our annual summer science day camp, little miss and lit-
tle mister clover, Area Animal Science Days, and more right here
in the county.
On the state level we have a number of great trips including
Youth Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus, Camp Kinnissip-
pewa, and the American Spirit trips. If you have never heard of
some of these trips before then keep an eye out at the county
fair for trip attendees working at the 4-H food stand. They will
tell you all about their amazing trip experiences!
Have a great start to your summer, enjoy fun times with
your 4-H friends, and keep getting ready for the fair!
Adam Trunzo
4-H Youth Development Educator
The Trempealeau County Leaders’ Association will be having an ad-
ditional meeting on June 7th at 6:30pm in the Tremplo Room at
the Trempealeau County Courthouse (36245 Main St. Box 67
Whitehall WI 54773).
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Please Visit: http://trempealeau.uwex.edu/4hyd/ for up to date event info.
JUNE
June 1 Deadline for Little Miss/Little Mister registration
June 3 Jackson County Dairy Breakfast—Wade Stubrud Farm, Alma Center
June 4 Rabbit Project Workshop— Trempealeau County Fairgrounds
June4-10 World Pork Expo - Des Moines, Iowa
June 7 Leaders Board Meeting and Trip Listening Session 6:30pm
County Courthouse
June 8-10 Badger Dairy Camp
June 10 Trempealeau County Dairy Breakfast
June 13 Camp Kinnissippewa Counselor Preparation Day
June 14-16 Camp Kinnissippewa
June 16 National Fudge Day
June 20 MAQA - Melrose Mindoro High School—Melrose - 6pm test
June 20 National Ice Cream Day
June 21 Area Animal Science Days - Wood County
June 22 Area Animal Science Days - Trempealeau County Fair Grounds
June 23 Area Animal Science Days - Dodge County
June 17 Northeast Wisconsin High Protein Show—Outagamie Fairgrounds
June 17-25 CWF
June 24-25 Friendly Rabbit Club Show—Trempealeau County Fairground
June 24-July 2 CWF
June 26-29 Youth Conference
June 26 Leaders’ Board Meeting
June 30 to July 2 State 4H Hunter & Dressage Show - Plymouth, WI
JULY
July 4 Fourth of July—OFFICE CLOSED
July 8 Fair Tag Pickup - Galesville Fairgrounds
July 8-16 CWF
July 10 Science Camp Orientation - Presenters and Volunteers ONLY
July 11-14 Science Camp
July 11-13 Farm Tech Days
July 15 National I Love Horses Day
July 20-23 Trempealeau County Fair / Leaders’ Board Meeting
July 25 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
AUGUST
August 3 - 13 Wisconsin State Fair - West Allis
August 3 National Watermelon Day
August 10 National S’mores Day
August 24 National Waffle Day
August 28 Leaders’ Board Meeting
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Club Minutes
Trempealeau County 4H Horse Project Business Meeting
March 12th 2017, Soppa Barn
Call meeting to order at 12:13, by President Jaydin
Pledges: Led by Will – Great Job Will! Attendance, Jaydin, Rylie, Ben, Elizabeth, Heidi, Loetta Sue,
Raquel, Andrea, Ally, Olivia K, Morgan Pry, Ava, Will, Rylie Ding, Katie, Kenzie, Josie, Josh V, Justice,
Mercy, Catherine, Sophia and Dorisa.
Meeting minutes approval: Rylie read minutes, motion by Ava to accept, Olivia second, motion carried.
First up: Shelly Hart is here to join us from the Black River Falls Foundation Quarter Horse Group to
share some opportunities this summer with us. Shelly explained
Animal science days- June 22 – Connie review
Clip board going around need tentative volunteers today
Treasurer’s report: Dorissa reported on checking and savings. Motion to accept from Rylie, Catherine
second, motion passed.
Activity :
Deposits Barb Guse memorial for her family member Barb Koop $50
Leaders board- $599.95 speakers and educational refunds
Sponsorships- $235
Checks out
Gordys $53.86 for March Pot luck
Old Business
Fair ground improvements- Connie
Parent committee? Amanda
Fundraiser- Ally and Rada – Ally brought in Rada fundraiser booklets, Rada orders due May 8th at next
meeting. Make checks payable to Tremp Co 4H Horse project. Funds earned will be used to help pay
for sponsorships first, then other horse project activities.
Sinage: Jaydin working on the 2 signs, she reported on this
New business:
Thank you for Barb Koop memorial thank Barb Guse for the $50 donation to our group- Sign card
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn: Ava Second Rylie
Next meeting May 8th, 6:30, Soppa barn in Arcadia.
T shirt contest following the meeting, vote for one, first place goes on the t shirt, second place goes on
the fair show program. Please sign drawings. Rylie G had first place, Dorisa had second place, nice job
girls! Color for T-shirts are Dark grey with yellow or lime green lettering.
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Club Minutes
The abbreviated May meeting of the Silver Creek Valley 4-H Club was called to
order on April 29th. Roll call was taken and there were sixteen members present.
Secretary’s report was read and approved. For Old Business there was the Gales-
ville Masonic lodge pancake breakfast. For new business there is a thank you card
to the Ettrick Rod and Gun club. Also for New Business Poultry, Rabbit, and Dairy
shows will be in June. Gavin Smikrud moved to adjourn and Brant Robinson se-
conded, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. Thank you to all members who
participated in Roadside Cleanup. The next meeting date has yet to be deter-
mined but be on the lookout for a doodle poll with the possible dates. The next
meeting will also be combined with cleaning the foodstand
G/H Creek Busy Bees
May 1st meeting
Pledge allegiance, roll call, and treasurer's report was approved.
Old business: Barn theme was discussed for the Trempealeau County Fair.
May bee creative day is going to be canvas painting this month
Pinewood Derby recap
Discussion on lawn mowing at the school house, new lawn mower
Hoard's Dairyman Cow Judging Contest
Haley Cooper discussed her experience with Little Miss day
New Business:
Get Outdoor's Day was discussed
Dairy booth sign up and discussion
Food stand/building monitor sign up for fair
Kid's Fishing day sign up
June meeting - campfire meeting
Area parade's discussed
Talk of designing and wanting new club t-shirts
T-shirt committee created
Camp Kinnissippewa sign up still available
Canoeing/kayak trip in August
No new members were added during this meeting. Everyone was excited and getting ready for
the fair.
Thank you.
Annaleece Anibas
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REMINDER
ALL livestock exhibitors MUST BE MAQA certified (market and breeding stock) to be el-
igible to show at the Trempealeau County Fair.
ALSO
All Trempealeau County junior beef, swine, sheep or goat exhibitors must meet MAQA re-
quirements and attend one additional educational event to be eligible to show at the Trem-
pealeau County Fair. Each exhibitor must complete these two requirements prior to the fair
and turn in a signed participation form to the extension office prior to July 1, 2017. This in-
cludes breeding and market classes.
June 20th—Jackson County—Melrose Mindoro High School 6pm-test and
7pm-workshop, please call 715-284–4257 for more information.
The following youth have turned in their Educational Event Forms but
have NOT taken the MAQA test/class:
Robert Mooney Nolan Schank
The following youth have COMPLETED the MAQA test/class and turned in the
Educational Event form:
Claire Corcoran
Shane Corcoran
Morgan Cooper
Kimberly Cooper
Brianne Cooper
Hailey Cooper
Sid Dailey
Katie Erickson
Carter Giemza
Haley Giemza
Brinna Goplin
Vaida Goplin
Britta Hooverson
Makenna Hooverson
Catherine Hurlburt
Alanna Hurlburt
Amber Lawry
Carley Lawry
Sawyer Pederson
Morgan Przybylla
Zach Sirianni
Elizabeth Sirianni
Paige Subra
Brianna Walske
MAQA/EDUCATIONAL EVENT
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The following youth have taken the MAQA but still need to turn in their
additional Educational Event forms.
(The forms are due to the Extension Office by July 1st)
Hayley Andersen
Hunter Andersen
Kinley Andersen
Tanner Andersen
Reid Bakeberg
Lidia Bakeberg
Olivia Corcoran
Cody Dooley
Isiac Filla
Noah Filla
Sophia Filla
Vince Filla
Zachary George
Zoey George
Shad Goplin
Anthony Grandt
Brooklyn Grandt
Gracie Grandt
Hailyn Kamrowski-Grandt
Jayden Guza
Rylie Guza
Johanna Haines
Aleah Hunter
Blake Johnson
Tyler Johnson
Annalese Lamke
William Loewenhagen
Dawsyn Lyngen
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MAQA/EDUCATIONAL EVENT
Dayne Lyngen
Delaney Lyngen
Elizabeth Mack
Isabelle Mooney
Olivia Mooney
Anthony Oldendorf
Ryan Oldendorf
Lylah Pederson
Gus Poulos
MJ Poulos
Madeline Poulos
Randy Pronschinske
Rylie Pronschinske
Mara Quarne
Alexis Schank
Alyssa Schank
Noah Schank
Jackson Shramek
Isaak Simmons
Gavin Smikrud
Alex Stevens
Matt Stevens
Cami Subra
Josh Vaaler
Justice Vaaler
Mercy Vaaler
Austin Ziegler
Thomas Ziegler
If you do not see your name on either list and you plan on showing livestock at the Fair
you will need to have the MAQA class/test and an Educational Event done by July 1,
2017. There are many opportunities for the Educational Event however for MAQA there
is only ONE class left in our area.
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Poster Contest
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Fairest of the Fair
Trempealeau County Fairest of the Fair Contest Young people who range in age from 16 to 21 years of age are invited to compete for the title of Trempealeau County Fairest of the Fair and Attendants. It’s an excellent opportunity to represent Trempealeau County and grow personal-ly, intellectually and socially. The 2017 Fairest of the Fair will also compete at the 2019 WI Association of Fairs Annual Conference. For details on Expectations and Code of Conduct for contestants see the Trempealeau County Fair web-site. HOW TO QUALIFY Applicant must: Be 16 to 21 years of age (and not reach their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2018) Never have been married. Be a resident of Trempealeau County for at least one year prior to July 20, 2017, or an active member of a Trem-
pealeau County Youth organization and has exhibited for at least 2 years at the Trempealeau County Fair. Be able to devote time to county public appearances, parades and events during July 2017 to August 2018. Be sponsored by a youth organization, FFA Chapter, FHA Chapter, 4-H Club, civic or service organization, business or
individual. Sponsor pays the applicant’s entry fee of $35.00. (Make checks payable to Trempealeau County Ag. Society, Inc.).
Submit a wallet size head and shoulder photograph with the application found in the center area of this book. Photo
must be original. No copies or computer scanned images. Applications are available on line (http://www.trempealeaucountyfair.com/fair-royalty.html) or can be mailed.
Deadline for either method is June 23, 2017. If mailed send to: Trempealeau County Fairest of the Fair Coordinator, Sheryl Byom, W12308 State Rd 54, Ettrick, WI 54627
FAIREST OF THE FAIR PRIZES The new Trempealeau County Fairest of the Fair receives $300, First Attendant receives $200 and Second Attendant receives $100. A stipend of $25 will be paid for each parade attended by each court member. Payment will be made upon completion of the 2017-18 parade season. FAIREST OF THE FAIR CONTESTANTS JOB DESCRIPTION The Trempealeau County Fairest of the Fair contestants represents the Trempealeau County Agricultural Society, Inc.
at the County Fair, festivals and other functions for one year. Attends all four days of the County Fair. Attends Fairest of the Fair contest in January 2019 for three days, if Fairest of the Fair is 18 or older. JUDGING Qualified applicants will be judged on personality, community activities, appearance and speaking ability by a panel of three judges. Judging will be Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 pm with the location to be determined at a later date. FAIREST OF THE FAIR CORONATION Fairest of the Fair Coronation to be held at the 2017 Trempealeau County Fair, Thursday, July 20, in the Farm Progress Arena.
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Fair Information
The Fair is looking for Fair Photographers to capture pictures
of events and activities at the 2017 Trempealeau County
Fair!
If interested, 4-H ers could sign up for specific events or full
days as their schedules allow. We are hoping it will give the
fair some great images and 4-H ers some great experience!
This is a great way to volunteer at the Trempealeau County
Fair!
Please contact Sarah Henderson via email @ Sarahhender-
[email protected] or via the “contact us” page on the fair web-
site.
Hello to all Cat project members ! Wow, it is hard to believe that the County Fair is just
around the corner. It’s time to start preparing to show your cat at the Fair. The Cat Show
will be held in the Farm Progress Building at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Cats MUST be
in place by 8:30 am and judging will begin at 9:00. If for any reason, you cannot get your cat
there in time, the youth member MUST contact me at 608-780-1493 as soon as you can BE-
FORE judging begins. I understand conflicts, but you need to please be considerate of the
other members, animals, spectators, etc involved in the show.
Now is the time to make sure your kitty’s immunizations are up-to-date. Distemper and rabies
immunizations must be administered before July 1. A certificate of proof must be provided
before your kitty can be allowed in the show.
Rabies – shot must be given January 1, 2017 to July 2, 2017
Distemper – shot must have been given between the following dates - July 28, 2016 to July 2,
2017
And, don’t forget about the Cat Cage Decorating Contest. This year’s theme is “A Day in the
Life of …(Your cat’s name)“, which will be a display of pictures or items that help show your
cat’s typical day. All decorations must be in place by 10:00 am, with judging to be held at the
end of the show.
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 608-863-3483 or
[email protected]. There is also a Cat Show hand book available that can be emailed
to project members.
ROSA MOONEY IS NOW THE NEW CAT SUPERINTENDANT! 2017 FAIR
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2017 TREMPEALEAU COUNTY FAIR JULY 20th-23rd
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Fair Information
Fair Entry:
You will find the online link on the Fair web site at www.trempealeaucountyfair.com then click on
“Fairbook”, and then “Online Entry.”
When you check out your entries, you will know if you did it correctly for you will receive an email im-
mediately confirming your entries. If you did not get this email, go back into your online account and
check out properly. Also check out your account information to be sure you entered your email address
correctly.
Entry Due Dates:
Manual entries will be due June 15th.
Online entries will be due June 30th.
Entries will be accepted after June 30th and up to July 15th with a $20 late entry fee. Entry forms
are located on the Fair web site under “Fairbook.”
Entry Payments:
**NOTE**: Entry payments must be postmarked by June 30th or completed on the Trempealeau
County Fair web site by June 30th to avoid a $20 late entry fee.
Mail entries to Tremp. Co Ag Society at PO Box 206, Galesville, WI 54627. Online payments can be
made by going to www.trempealeaucountyfair.com and then click on “More”, and then click on “Fair
Store”. Be sure to put in the comments section who you are paying for.
**Please note: Entry forms and payments will not be accepted at the Extension office anymore, so
please mail or enter online your entries and entry payments.
Camping:
Camp sites will be assigned first of all to the 2016 campers as long as their 2017 Camper Space Rental
Agreement is postmarked by June 15th. Any campsites available after June 15th will be assigned on a
first come, first served basis to those submitting a Camper Space Rental Agreement. All rental agree-
ments and payments are to be mailed to the address on the agreement form. Deadline for camp site
forms to be submitted is June 15th. Camp sites assigned this year will have first opportunity for the
same site next year in 2018. Campsites will be $100 for the three nights and will have water and elec-
trical to run A/C units. The other regular campsites will be $40 for the three nights and will have 110
electric, but cannot run A/C units. Camper Space Rental Agreements can be found on the Fair website
by clicking “Fairbook” and the “General Fair Info.”
Questions: Email Cindy George, Fair Secretary at [email protected]
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EXHIBIT CHECK IN TIME CHANGE FOR
WEDNESDAY EVENING OF THE FAIR
The time frame to check in exhibits from Junior class departments 10-34J & Open Class de-
partments 14-28 may be entered on Wednesday night, July 19, 2017 from 5-7pm. Any
questions, please contact Cindy George, Fair Secretary, at [email protected]
JUDGING TIMES CHANGED
Dept. 15J
Flower arranging Demonstration will be at 9:30am in the 4H Youth Exhibit Building before the Flow-
ers & Houseplants judging starts.
Flowers and Houseplants Jr.—judging will begin at 10:00am
Flowers and Houseplants Open - judging will begin at 12:30pm
Dept. 21J
Computers—judging will begin at 11:00am
Dept. 7J
Poultry judging will begin at 9:00am
Entry tags will be available for pickup on Saturday July 8, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1pm
at the Fair office. If not picked up on July 8th, exhibitors will need to contact the Fair
secretary, Cindy George, at either [email protected], or 608-582-4508. Entry tags can also be
picked up the Wednesday of Fair week from 10am to 6pm at the Fair office. This includes
Junior and Open class tags.
ENTRY TAGS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE UW-EXTENSION
OFFICE FOR PICK UP
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Fair Information
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN TRANSPORTING EXHIBITS TO THE State Fair please contact our
office 715-538-23311 ext. 208 or an email to Adam— [email protected]
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Fair Clean Up
Building Assignment Club Date/Time
Youth Exhibit Building
Sunnyside Frenchville Cloverleaves 10:00
Art, Painting & Photo Building and Plant & Soil Science Arcadia Hummingbirds 10:00
Explorer Building Coulee Clovers 10:00
4-H Food Stand Silver Creek Valley Set up time with Sue Sahl-strom
Beef, Pig Barn Ettrick Eagles G/H Creek Busy Bees 10:00
Small Animal Building Trempealeau Trusty Workers 10:00
Dairy Barn and Sheep Barn Whitehall Happy Hustlers Hale & Hardy 10:00
Horse Barns Horse Project Members
Determined by Horse Project Members
Flags Ettrick Eagles Set up time with Mary Jane Hilton
(Find Her Phone number)
Arena (Farm Progress Building) Arcadia Hummingbirds G/H Busy Bees 10:00
Homemaker Building Lincoln Pioneers
10:00
2017 Fair Clean Up Schedule
July 8, 2017
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Building Monitor
2017 Building Monitor Schedule
Expectations of Building Monitors is that you monitor the following buildings:
Youth Exhibit Building,
Merchants (Arts and Vegetables) Building,
Explorers Building
If you are the club responsible for building monitor, you must have at least
1 adult or 1 older youth in each building at all times
Thursday 5-7 Frenchville Cloverleaves
Thursday 7-10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs: Sil-
ver Creek Valley (ME), Ettrick Eagles( EX), G/H Creek Busy
Bees (YE)
Friday 10 -1 Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Friday 1-4 Hale & Hardy
Friday 4-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Friday 7 –10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:
Lincoln Pioneers (ME), Whitehall Happy Hustlers (EX),
Sunnyside (YE)
(Leaders Board Members/Meeting)
Saturday 10-1 Lincoln Pioneers
Saturday 1-3 Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Saturday 3-5 Ettrick Eagles
Saturday 5-7 Coulee Clovers
Saturday 7- 10pm 1 adult or 1 older youth from each of the following clubs:
Frenchville Cloverleaves (ME), Hale & Hardy (EX), Arcadia
Hummingbirds (YE)
Sunday 10-12 Silver Creek
Sunday 12-2 Sunnyside
Sunday 2-Close Arcadia Hummingbirds
Youth Exhibit Building (YE)
Merchants (ME)
Explorers Building (EX)
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Food Stand
2017 Food Stand Schedule
Thursday 8-11 Lincoln Pioneers
Thursday 11-3 Arcadia Hummingbirds
Thursday 3-7 Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Thursday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or older youth from each of the following
clubs:
Trempealeau Trusty Workers, Silver Creek
Valley, Ettrick Eagles
Friday 7:30 – 11 Silver Creek Valley
Friday 11-3 Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Friday 3-7 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Friday 7-Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or older youth from each of the following
clubs:
Lincoln Pioneers, Sunnyside, Whitehall Happy
Hustlers
Saturday 7:30 -11 Hale & Hardy
Saturday 11-3 G/H Creek Busy Bees
Saturday 3-7 Sunnyside
Saturday 7- Close* Every club needs to provide 2 people (Adult
and/or youth from each of the following clubs:
Frenchville Cloverleaves, Coulee Clovers, Hale
& Hardy, Arcadia Hummingbirds
Sunday 9-1 Ettrick Eagles
Sunday 1-4 Coulee Clovers
Sunday 4-Clean up Frenchville Cloverleaves
If these times do not work with your club, check with
another club to see if they can switch shifts. Please
let Michelle at the UW Extension Office know also.
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There is a new requirement for any youth who was selected for one of the trips listed below to spend at least two total hours working in the food stand sometime during the Trempealeau County Fair. The proceeds from the food stand directly fund youth trips and serving a shift is an important part of giving back to your community. This can be during your normally scheduled club shift or some other time. Information will be sent out in the summer to choose the dates and times you will be working. Preference for the following year’s trip and award selection will be given to those who meet this requirement.
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Fair Grounds Map
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Fair Information
Livestock Premise ID Registration
Livestock premise need to be updated with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification consor-
tium. If you registered your premise before July of 2016 it has expired. If you regis-
tered July or later in 2016, you will not need to re-register.
If you keep any of the following livestock species:
bovine (bison, dairy and beef cattle)
equine (horses, donkeys, mules)
goats
poultry (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, and squab)
captive game birds (pheasants, quail, wild turkeys, migratory wildfowl, pigeons, and
exotic birds,)
sheep
swine (other than wild hogs but including pot belly pigs)
farm raised deer (elk, moose, caribou, reindeer, and the subfamily musk deer)
camelids (llamas, alpacas)
ratites (rheas, ostriches, emu, cassowary, kiwi)
fish (aquaculture farm)
But do not include:
rabbits
dogs
cats
Wisconsin State Fair 2017 Entry Deadlines
June 7: Junior Livestock Paper (mailed) entries AND Online Entries
June 14: Open Livestock Paper (mailed) entries
June 14: Horticulture and Textile, Craft & Culinary
June 28: Open Livestock Online entries
July 13: Grand Champion Eats & Treats
July 20: Rabbit Hopping and Dog Diving/Jumping
For more entry deadlines please go to: wistatefair.com/competitions
To register your premise go to http://www.wiid.org/ .
The process is quick and easy and relatively painless.
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Youth interested in showing market sheep, market swine OR breeding stock (commercial crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams) at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show will need to have their animal projects DNA/RFID identified by the State Fair eligibility deadlines listed below. This identification system allows animals which are DNA/RFID identified through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) County and State Fair program to meet State Fair Identification requirements if the process is completed (all forms returned and samples on file) by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmarks listed.
Market Sheep and Market Swine DNA/RFID identification deadlines (postmark): Sheep: Monday – May 8, 2017 Swine: Monday – May 8, 2017 *Breeding stock: crossbred gilts/wether type ewes & rams DNA/RFID identification deadline(postmark): Wednesday – June 7, 2017 (postmark)
*Breeding stock being shown in the crossbred, or wether type divisions MUST HAVE DNA submitted even if they are registered with a National Breed Organization (i.e. a registered Hereford gilt with registration papers being shown in the Crossbred Gilt division). *Please Note: Breeding stock with National Breed Organization Registra-tion Papers being shown in the breed divisions DO NOT Need to be DNA/RFID identified through WLIC. (ie. a registered Duroc gilt with registration papers being shown in the Duroc Division does not need to be DNA/RFID identified.)
Market Animals Only: WLIC is coordinating a statewide DNA/RFID identification program for Wisconsin County
and State Fairs.
How do I get my animals identified? DNA/RFID tag identification is only available by going to the WLIC web-site at www.wiid.org. Click on the text “Learn More” under “DNA Program” (lower left-hand side). Print out, complete and mail the request form with payment to WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification postmark deadlines listed above.
How much will DNA/RFID identification cost? $11 per animal identified for required DNA/RFID tag identifica-tion. If your animal has an existing 840 RFID ear tag you can purchase and submit a DNA envelope separately for $6.00. Be sure to list the existing RFID ear tag number on the paperwork and DNA submission.
Will my County DNA/RFID tag qualify for Wisconsin State Fair? Wisconsin State Fair will accept all DNA/RFID samples submitted through WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark. Samples received after the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark will be accepted; however, the animal associated with the samples will have limited State Fair eligibility. Visit the WLIC website (www.wiid.org) to verify which counties are participating in the statewide DNA/RFID identification program.
Should I notify Wisconsin State Fair that my animal has been DNA/RFID identified? You DO NOT have to notify Wisconsin State Fair at time of identification. Wisconsin State Fair will receive all animal identification doc-umentation from WLIC after the Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification postmark deadlines. Potential ex-hibitors are required to submit their Fair entries (online or paper) prior to the June entry deadlines by entering di-rectly with Wisconsin State Fair. DNA/RFID identification is NOT your entry to the Fair.
What if my County is not participating in the statewide DNA/RFID program? No problem! Request Wiscon-sin State Fair DNA/RFID identification through WLIC. Make sure DNA and required paperwork is returned to WLIC by the Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark listed above. If your county is not participating check with them for their requirement deadlines. Questions related to the DNA/RFID identification process con-tact: WLIC [email protected] – 888.808.1910 Questions related to Wisconsin State Fair or entry procedures contact: [email protected] or 414.266.7000
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Wisconsin State Fair Information
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4-H Programs and Events
State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show
State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show in Monroe County
August 18-20, 2017 at Tomah Recreation Park
For more info: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/state-4-h-dog-show/
RABBIT PROJECT
There will be a Rabbit Project work-
shop Sunday, June 4, 4:00pm at the Fair-
grounds in the small animal building.
If this is your first year in the project or you have been involved for
years this workshop will help with getting you and your rabbit(s)
ready for the fair.
Not sure what class or lot to enter your rabbit in… have questions about your rabbit…want to
practice showmanship with your rabbit…bring it with. We will have a licensed American Rabbit
Breeders Association judge there to help you with all of this.
Any questions regarding this workshop contact Nathan Semb or Barb Semb. sembrab-
Friendly Rabbit Club Show will be held June 24th & June 25th at the Trempealeau County
Fairgrounds. For more information contact Nathan Semb or Barb Semb at sembrab-
EDUCATIONAL
EVENT
2017 TREMPEALEAU COUNTY DAIRY BREAKFAST
Saturday June 10th
The Dairy Breakfast will be at the Ken & Diane Jereczek Farm
N21242 County Road G, Dodge, WI 54625
They will be serving breakfast from 6am - 11am
The menu will be pancakes, sausages, cheese curds, milk and coffee
If you have any questions, please contact Kay Wiemer at 608-323-3325,
Trempealeau County Dairy Committee
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4-H Programs and Events This counts as an Educational Event
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Area Animal Science Days (AASD)
Regional animal science educational opportunities available to Wis-
consin 4-H members. Specifically, Area Animal Science Days is a se-
ries of four day-long events held around the state in June where
youth in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects increase their decision making
skills and knowledge of animals through judging and grading experiences. Events include evalu-
ation of dairy cattle, horses and meat animals; dairy showmanship contests; hippology (the
study of horses); and oral reasons workshops. In addition, each site offers a variety of work-
shops for small animal projects, which may include rabbits, poultry, dogs, cats or llamas.
AASD strives:
To increase the availability of educational opportunities in the 4-H Animal Science Projects.
To increase decision making skills through judging and grading experi-
ences.
To increase the knowledge of animals through breeding and market
evaluation and management information.
2017 AASD DATES/LOCATIONS:
Northeast – June 21 – Wood County
Northwest – June 22 – Trempealeau County Southern – June 23 – Dodge County
For more information please visit:http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4haganimalscience/area-animal-science-days/
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4-H Programs and Events
All-American Sheep Show Comes to Wisconsin!
Wisconsin youth have a unique opportunity to be a part of a national show coming to Wisconsin. The All-American
sheep show is in Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI from June 29th – July 2nd. Not only does it
allow youth to show up to almost 20 different breeds of purebred sheep, there are a ton of contests that test
the knowledge of youth. Skillathon, judging contests, photography, etc.
More information can be found at the link below.
http://www.countrylovin.com/AAJSS/
Contact information: [email protected]
The Suffolk breed has a separate show and it is being conducted together this year at
the All-American show in Madison. Find out more on this through the attachment. Con-
tact [email protected] for more information.
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Science Camp
UW-Extension Summer Science
Day Camp!
(Open to youth entering 1st-5th
grade next school year) Our Summer Science Camp is back again this
year.
This camp will take place from Tuesday, July
11th through Friday July 14th.
The camp will run from 8am—1pm each day and
include a ton of fun, wacky, exciting science
experiments. If you know of any curious and
active youth who want to spend a week doing
hands-on science then look no further!
We are currently looking for youth (8th-
12th grade) and adult volunteers to help
make this event great! You can find the ap-
plications here: http://
trempealeau.uwex.edu/2016/04/22/volunteers
-needed-uw-extension-summer-science-day-
camp-2016/
For more information check us out here:
Facebook: UW Extension Summer Science Day
Camp
Website: trempealeau.uwex.edu
Name_______________________________ Grade______Phone#__________________Club(optional)________________________ Address ____________________________ City/Zip_____________________________ Email:______________________________ Please share with us any learning, physical, medical, or developmental concerns so we can make plans to include your child ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Youth T-Shirt size (PLEASE CHECK)
small medium other
large x-large _____________ Emergency Contact Information: Name _____________________________ Telephone _________________________ Relation ___________________________ Name _____________________________ Telephone _________________________ Relation ___________________________
DUE by June 20th, 2017 Space is limited. Only the first 60 entries with payment will be guaranteed a spot Make checks payable to: Trempealeau County UW-Extension Please return this form and $10.00 (check, cash, or money order) to: Trempealeau County UW-Extension Government Center 36245 Main St. PO Box 67 Whitehall WI 54773
Camp
Enrollment Form
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Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and
Machinery Certification Program An educational program to enhance the safety knowledge and skills for
youth operating tractors and machinery on Wisconsin farms.
The Law… Since 1970, Part 570 of the Child Labor Regulations Subpart E-1, has provided exemption related to haz-ardous tasks for youth age 14 to 15 for employment on farms other than those operated by their family through tractor and machinery certification programs. Wisconsin Act 455 Effective July 1, 1997, no person may direct or permit a child under age 16 years to operate a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on a public road unless the child has been certified as successful-ly completing a tractor and machinery certification course. This does not apply to operation of a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on the road when crossing perpendicular to the direction of the road. Youth must be 12 years of age to enroll in the training program. What’s this means… The new law means that youth operating tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads will be required to have certification. Persons violating may receive a $20 fine for the first offense and fines not to exceed $50 for each subsequence offense. To provide youth with the necessary state and federal certification the Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Programs are being offered throughout the state. This program will:
Provide youth 12 years of age with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance un-der Wisconsin Act 455.
Meet the federal requirements for Part 570 Child Labor Regulations Subpart E-1, “Occupations in Agriculture particularly Hazardous for Em-ployment of Children under age 16”
The program includes: Hands on instruction for tractors and farm machin-
ery operation Hazard recognition and correction General farm safety knowledge Stresses the importance of a positive attitude to-
wards safety To successfully complete the course youth must:
Attend 24 hours of instruction pass written and driving exams
Wisconsin Act 455 stipulates that the state program is to have the equivalent requirements to the federal tractor and machinery certification. Therefore this course will be taught at a level for 14-15 year old youth. Who should attend?
Youth 14-15 years of age who need the federal certificate of training for employment on farm in accordance with Part 570 Child Labor Regula-tions, Subpages E-1.
Youth 12 years of age who will be operating tractors or self-propelled farm machinery on public roads for their own family.
Youth desiring tractor and machinery safety instruc-tions.
Should your child attend this program? It is your responsibility as parents\guardians to deter-mine if your child is ready to attend a Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification pro-gram. Some facts for you to consider:
82% of fatalities involving youth under age of 16 result from agricultural equipment.
Youth under the age 14 are involved in nine times as many accidents per exposure hour of tractor driving than tractor operators 25-44 years.
Youth under age 15 have higher accident rates for operating tractors on public roads.
Common factors in these accidents were inexperience and lack of maturity to handle the situation. Being ca-pable of reaching the pedals will not help if the child can’t recognize a hazard or anticipate a danger. Gen-erally youth under age 14 do not have the ability to an-ticipate danger, realize the danger and feat in order to prevent an accident. Ask yourself the question “is my child ready to drive a semi-truck?” Assessing your child’s ability to drive a tractor or operate machinery:
Age of child Physical Abilities
Can the youth sit securely in the operators seat and fully depress the clutch and reach all con-trols?
On seats with seatbelts the child should be able to reach all controls
Does the child have the strength needed to shift, steer or hook equipment up to the tractor?
Is the child able to turn and check behind them for traffic and still keep the tractor in control?
Cognitive Abilities Is your child able to recognize dangerous situa-
tions like driving too fast or turning to sharp? Is he\she able to think through situations quickly
to avoid hazards? When given directions does the child follow
them? If the child has difficulty paying attention for 15
minutes in a class, what could happen if his\her mind wanders while driving down the road?
Emotional maturity Does peer pressure cause him\her to show off or
attempt things beyond their ability? Does the child become easily upset when he\she
is unable to do something that he\she wants to do?
Every child is different. Preventing injury to your child may mean saying no and waiting until the child’s abilities develop.
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TRACTOR AND MACHINERY CERTIFICATION COURSE June 19, 20, 21, 23 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
Eleva Strum High School
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Parent’s Name:
Phone Number:
Birth Date:
School:
4-H Club or FFA Chapter (if applicable):
Registration Deadline June 15th
Cost $15.00
Make check payable to: Trempealeau County Ag Instructors
Return to: Local High School Ag Department
Trempealeau County UW Extension would like to thank the following for their efforts in developing
this program.
Trempealeau County Agriculture Education Instructors
Implement Dealers: Tractor Central, Mondovi and Value Implement, Osseo
Trempealeau County UW-Extension
Other Volunteers
Please bring a sack lunch
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limita-
tions should be made prior to the date of the program or activity
for which it is needed. Please do so as soon as possible prior to the
program activity so that proper arrangements can be made
An EEO\Affirmative Action Employer, UW-Extension provides equal
opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and
DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of
Wisconsin system to the people of Trempealeau County.
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Leader’s Board Funding Request Process:
We are publishing the funding request information and form. With new people always coming into the 4
-H program, we want everyone aware of the process to request funds for 4-H camps, trips, and educa-
tional activities. This information can also be found on the Trempealeau County website. Please read
through at your convenience. Instructions-Funding Request Form
The Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board includes money in their budget to help defray
some costs of 4-H educational trips or activities in which Trempealeau County 4-H members and lead-
ers participate. The amount the Association is able to contribute in a given year depends on the success
of fund raising efforts, the amounts spent in other budget areas, and the number of applicants and lev-
el of requests.
A “Funding Request Form” has been developed for use when an individual or group is requesting mone-
tary support. Only 4-H Sponsored Events will be considered for reimbursement. Use of the form will
provide a consistent, concise approach for obtaining information. Once the Committee engages in dis-
cussion relative to the request, the requestor may be asked to leave the meeting and will be notified by
phone or mail of the Committee’s decision.
The 4-H Leaders Executive Board will evaluate the request and the applicant is asked to follow the
guidelines listed below. Currently, the Leaders Executive Board meets every month except December.
The form should be completed and turned in to the Extension office prior to the Executive Board
meeting and prior to participation in the trip or activity.
Please answer all questions completely so your request receives full attention. Individuals that receive
over $100.00 for a single event are expected to make a live presentation/action center or visual display
at one or more of the following events: Performing Arts Festival, Clover College, County Fair and/or
Summer Picnic. We would like individuals who receive funding for State Teams or major award trips to
help encourage participation in these activities. Participants may be asked to present information about
their experience following the trip or activity. The cost of events not specifically sponsored or co-
sponsored by 4-H or the Trempealeau County 4-H Leaders Executive Board will not be reimbursed. A
general club leader's signature is required before sending in the request form to the extension office.
If you should have questions about the form or the dates of the Executive Board meetings, please call
the Extension office at 715-538-2311 x210.
For reimbursement of money:
$30.00 and under ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days pri-
or to Executive Board Meeting and optional in person request at the monthly Leaders Executive
Board Meeting.
30.01 and above ~ Completed “Funding Request Form” sent to the UW-Extension office 7 days prior
to Executive Board Meeting and required personal appearance request at the monthly Leaders Exec-
utive Board Meeting.
A maximum of 50% will be considered for reimbursement of expenses incurred for youth.
Trempealeau County Certified Chaperones’ expenses will be reimbursed upon completion of the form
and if all other requirements have been met.
All Reimbursement of expenses are at the discretion of the Executive Board
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